Building Huge Home Defence Army Grows Despite Recruit Pause
The article details plans to expand Australia's home defence force to 260000, noting recruitment pauses for the ALF and the shift toward a large national defence effort. It discusses mobilization, industrial panels to aid war production, and cooperative measures with unions, plus regional meetings in New South Wales and Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabelise Fur
Australia
Har Hepp
Aifhentites TL Ca
Muulens Bovis
Whielk Labor Representaives
New South Wales
Georgetown
Muutrix
Ovtahiey
Crs
J. A. Lyons
Chait
R. B. White
A. KB. Tibrook
Putes
West Australia
P.J Harvey
Thomas
H. Smart
T. Browne
H. C. Williams
F.T. Acult
AAP
Hyook
James' Road
Yacka
Georgetown District Council approves local repair and cemeter y works
Cy Smart repaired works in Guhiare Ward during the month. Cr. Browne reports on fencing repairs. In Navridy district Cr Harvey seconded Cr Pilbrook for approval. Main Roads and District Roads expenses noted. Approval given for Georgetown Cemetery works and clerk payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Smart
Guhiare
Cr. Browne
Navridy
Cr. Harvey
Pilbrook
Wilaiis
Georgetown
Hay shortfalls and warnings from Roseworthy College note
The piece urges farmers to stockpile fodder, warning that a wheat slump and lean year threaten livestock farming. It stresses maintaining twelve months of fodder, prepares for summer crops like Sudan grass, and warns that a hay surplus is unsafe if sold too early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaghan
Roseworthy College
South Augralia
Sudan
Urev
Rhéii
Local sports and civic notes from Gladstone area in 1910 1990
The Jamestown Review notes club competitions at Gladstone on the 11th and 18th with Harslett top scorer at 600 and 700 yards. Don Hancock, son of G B Hancock of Gladstone, dies of tetanus after a foot injury. A fair open ceremony was led by Mayor H A Gale as Gladstone Week began with a ball hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress. Other items include cricket results, a Georgetown Angli can church entertainment, a Nugget found at Gladstone, a rifle match Gladstone versus Georgetown, and the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia resigning as Imperial Guard commander after embezzling funds.
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Don
G. B. Hancock
Gladstone
Port Pirie
Gladstone Way
H.A. Gale
Caltacie
Rine
Tarcowte
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Anglicay Church
Coe
Crutchett
Shepherd
Dixon
Weston, Crocker
Ystes
Beevor
Inglis
Papworth
Levgt
Wells
Pts
McMichael
Turner
Manton
King
Murrip
Ingli
Nicholas
Russia
Imperial Guard
Jamestown Rifle Club Parade Promotes Drill and Gas Warfare Lecture
The Jamestown Rifle Club reports its first parade with Returned Soldiers Home Defence Corps showcasing marching drills physical culture and a gas warfare lecture. About 10 riflemen attended and a next parade is set for Saturday November 2 at 1:30 with all members urged to attend. Civilians may join for 2/6 to gain rifle training essential in time of invasion. Secretary Owen Goldsworthy and Captain Reg Cummings lead the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rifle Cub
Wien
Rite Club
Owen Goldsworthy
Reg. Cummings
Belalie Agricultural Society shows support for Red Cross and Comforts Fund
At Jamestown the Belalie Agricultural Society held a show with a strong turnout despite weather and war-time pressures. The interim president’s report notes a respectable surplus aimed to benefit Red Cross Circles and the Comforts Fund with £75 donations to each, and acknowledges extensive volunteer help from stewards, judges, and local communities.
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Weabers
M. McCallum
Presidal
Jamestown
Royal A. & H. Society
Hom
P. Blesing
Ml.c
Red Cross Society
FP. Comforts Fund Scheoes
Premiier
T. Playford
Shaw
GWA
L Jmien
Condit
Watling Bees
Ami
Adelaide Milling Coy, Ltd
Janmiesoy
J. M, Jackson
W. C. Glasgow
A. J. Pollard
Jamestown Red Cross Circle
Jamestown Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
EB. T. Daly
Wight
McCallunt
Daly
Red Cross
Tamestown
Belalie North
Manna Uurie
Caltowie
Adelaide
B.F.C. Fund
Jamestown Ranch
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Waymouth St
Cain & Jacob
S. Boyle
Ayr Street
A. R. Turley
Cross Street
F. C. Langbein
H. Johnston
Sisess
Morse
L. M. W. Judell
The
Review of Boa
J. H. Smour & Sons
McLeod's
Sout
Mead Ofice
Pulteney Street
Peterborough
Mount Gambier
J. Horsburgh
Colgate
Borgata
Kodak
Hearne
Ballaret
Victoria
Hearne Sc
ALF
Menzies
ALB
Millua Forte
Atl
Georgetown District
Jamestown Rifle Club
Belalie Agricultural Society
Red Cross and Comforts Fund
Fred Nappel
J. M. Robinson
J. M. Jackson
W. Matiner
Eva Cooper
Mu. d. M. Robinson
Maunanarie
A. D. Bray
Jas. Pilkington
A. EB. Martin
Gawler
Mr. W. C. Glasnon
C. A. Marlin
Wellmmann
W. C. Glasson
William
Napper
Mayer
Olly Fergnson
Society
Ferme
Wandearah
A. B Martin
James Pilkington
M. Hoare
M. J. Cronin
Lady's Hook
A. E. Martin
Viv
Ronald
Commercial Hotel
M. Hoare & Coe
R. Field
C. Brereton
W. EB. Symonds
J. W. Eagle
Nmi
Tamworth
Morgan
Yougala
A. P. Bleaing
M.L.C
J. W. Wagle
Nareldy- Me
A. Keatley
O'Shaughnessy
Wadearah East
A. B. Bretal
Messra
C. L. Hewett
H. K. Moore
Uwe Society
Gladstone St. John Ambulance
J. M. Isopison
Mannanarie
Bray
Hobinson
K. Bray
Robinson
R. O. Wellmann
Wophy
Mr. Glassan
Wehr+ mann
Glassan
Robison
H. K Moore
Tham
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